Vibrant glass abstract panels by Allan Punton. Allan, who’s specialised in hand-cut coloured glass contemporary artwork for 20 years, will be showcasing 12 panels of abstract glass landscapes that celebrate colour and its ability to create in differing combinations different responses from the viewer. The shape and size of the Rotunda will amplify the richness […]
Awakening, 24 September-12 October
– vibrant works by Zee Jones, Pam Allsop and Lucy de Albuquerque.
Contemporary Crafts show, 3-21st September
– beautifully crafted objects from skilled local makers in a wide variety of disciplines.
Contemporary Crafts 2020
A carefully curated exhibition of work by local designers and makers (both our members and invited exhibitors) in a variety of materials, beautifully exhibited in the SouSouWest gallery at Symondsbury, from 3rd-21st September – open daily from Thursday-Monday, 10.30-4.30. We’ll be hosting some demonstrations too during the show. Craft Demonstrations Discover how traditional techniques and […]
Last chance to see …
This weekend is your last chance to enjoy the wide variety of subjects and media in our Natural Forms Open exhibition. Two galleries of work by local artists and craftsmen, and a display in the courtyard outside. Help us celebrate the talent of the Southwest’s arts community this holiday weekend! Open 10.30-4.30 till Monday at […]
Natural Forms – what a response!
We’re delighted that our first Open after the lockdown received such tremendous support – over 80 people have submitted 160 pieces of work, and we’ve already made some significant sales. It all goes to show just how important art and craft are for our wellbeing in trying times – artists are one of the many […]
Natural Forms Exhibition, 13 – 31 August 2020
– an exhibition responding to the natural world in different media. Our first Open exhibition after lockdown attracted over 100 entries from a large number of local artists and craftsmen.
A new look and focus
We’re delighted to announce our new web site design, which will be focused more on our membership, and the launch of a new website devoted to the galleries and exhibitions, which has a new name – SouSouWest. Our sister site will not only give you more detailed previews of our exhibitions, but also offer you […]
We’re open at last!
Following a long fallow period owing to COVID-19, we’re pleased to announce that we have now opened, albeit in a limited way for now. If you are around on Fridays or at the weekend, please do call in and say hello, and have a COVID-safe look around the gallery at “Infourmation” – our current exhibition. […]
Infourmation, 4 July – 9 August 2020
This showcase of recent work by four very different West Dorset artists — Michael Chappell, Tracy Linwood, Kathy Hallsworth and Charles Hallsworth — provides examples of each artist’s way of seeing and internalising the world around them. A chance to share the struggles, determination and humour required to produce each body of work.